Developing the Powered Light Vehicles market for Freight and Personal Mobility

Project Summary

Zemo Partnership is working to shape and stimulate policies and opportunities that drive the widespread uptake of zero emission L-category PLVs for light freight and urban personal mobility – starting with the delivery of the joint ‘action plan’ agreed with industry and government.

Full Project Brief (members only)

Objectives

• Create of a formal L-category community to interface with government
• Develop the manufacturing base and supply chain in the UK for L3 powered two wheelers and L7 cargo delivery vehicles
• Engage with Local Authorities for inclusion of PLVs in an integrated transport solution
• Ensure zero emission PLVs are incorporated into the EV charging infrastructure
• Support MCIA activities related to other elements of the PLV Action Plan.

Actions and Achievements

• A PLV working group formed of stakeholders from industry, Government and academia, meeting formally on a quarterly basis through a series of workshops
• A proposal for a L3 feasibility study competition focused on the component supply chain
• A proposal for an L7 feasibility study competition focused on the development of an e-cargo vehicle
• Creation of PLV content for inclusion in the LA Toolkit
• Recommendations for inclusion of PLVs in EV infrastructure development
• UK-wide funding competitions for the development of L3 and L7 technology
• Support the MCIA in the promotion of the UK PLV sector through a national showcase event and a public awareness campaign (TBC).

Timeline

April 2022 – March 2023